The Boating Atlantic Association, is the official voice of the recreational boating industry in Canada's Maritime Provinces. Boating Atlantic is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors working with its stakeholders to grow and enhance boating in the Atlantic Region of Canada and support its members in their endeavours.
Members include manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, dealers and brokers of yachts, boats, engines and accessories, as well as marina operators, recreational marine service providers and other boating-related organizations. Boating Atlantic is the owner of the Halifax International Boat Show .
Boating Atlantic is funded by its ownership of the Halifax International Boat Show and by member dues.
Government Advocacy and Relations – through its attendance at the Canadian Marine Advisory Council and its seat on the National Recreational Boating Advisory Council, Boating Atlantic provides input on issues such as operator competency, small vessel regulations and other issues concerning recreational boating.Boating Atlantic works in conjunction with NMMA Canada and other Canadian Marine Trade Associations on issues that affect recreational boating
Promotion of Boating – Boating Atlantic is the owner of the Halifax International Boat Show. This annual event is the biggest opportunity to promote boats and boating in Atlantic Canada. Boating Atlantic works with show producer Master Promotions to keep the show relevant and important to the regions boaters.
Communications- Boating Atlantic hosts an Annual General Meeting during which members can hear presentations from industry speakers and have a chance to engage with other members in the industry. Members receive e-news from the Association about topics important to the operation of a recreational boating business. News is archived on BoatingAtlantic.com
Training- Boating Atlantic worked with the Nova Scotia BoatBuilders Association to create an certification program in Nova Scotia for Marine Service Technicians. Marine Service Technician has been designated as an apprenticable trade in Nova Scotia. Click here for more information about the Marine Service Technician Certification and Apprenticeship Program.
Research- Boating Atlantic along with NMMA Canada and other Canadian Marine Trade Associations and Discover Boating, conduct research into the economic impact of Recreational Boating in Canada and are able to track pleasure craft licensing and follow trends in the boating business.
Web Site- members are listed in our on-line marine directory, and the web site BoatingAtlantic.com is a portal to the Halifax International Boat Show web site and the Boating Atlantic Guide web site.
Member Savings
Exhibitor Discount at the Halifax International Boat Show
2022 Board of Directors
President
Eric Stanley
Iron Wind Marine, NS
Vice President
Jason Craig
Quartermaster Marine, PE
Treasurer
Zack Green
Mahone Marine, NS
Directors
Lee Toole, Maritime Marine Supply, NS
Shawn Fraser, Schooner Cove Marine, NS
Bobby Mitchell, Welles Fargo
Mac Morrison, The Binnacle, NS
Daniel MacMillan, Gateway Insurance, NS
Eric Stanley, Iron Wind, NS
Mike Carey, Ocean Yachts, NS
John Suederick Sunnybrook Yachts
Tara Mills, Seamasters Services, NS
Scott Carroll, Atlantic Yacht Sales, NS
Click here for the 2021 Annual Report
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